Chapter 113: The Day of the Harvest

In August, Dongyong was extremely hot. But what is even more fervent than this is the hearts of the people.

Since Zhu Houhuang came to Dongyong in March. It has always been an investment, but from today, the first harvest has begun.

The fields opened up by Dongyong were not opened up at one time. And everyone worked together to open up one after another, of course, the harvest time is not quite the same. The grain that is being harvested now is the grain of the first batch of fields that have been opened.

The raw land that has just been carved out of the wasteland is not very productive. And Zhu Houhuang means that the first two years are tax-free. This harvest, Zhu Houhuang did not get any benefit from it at all. But Zhu Houhuang was still very happy, and secretly said in his heart: "Only this season's harvest." Even if they take root on this desert island and have a harvest, these people, even if they drive them away, will not leave. ”

The first step to expand Dongyong can be regarded as a firm step. Zhu Houhuang's hanging heart can be regarded as falling.

It is not only Zhu Houhuang's own heart that has also fallen, what is harvested today is only a few hundred acres of land, and the land of four or five families, but hundreds of people are crowded, surrounding this together, and they are all watching, as if it is a warm ceremony. Rejoice.

Zhu Houhuang and Wu Xingzhi walked together, and Zhu Houhuang asked, "How is Mr. Tang's condition?" “

Wu Xingzhi smiled bitterly: "Doctor Xue said that he still needs to recuperate. ”

Zhu Houhuang sighed, a little helpless.

A lot has happened in this period of time. When Tang Yin fell ill, Zhu Houhuang had to take over the general affairs. Moreover, rumors of the plague spread, and the entire southeast coast was secretive of Dongyong. Even transportation is difficult, let alone immigration. Immigration was interrupted, commerce was suspended, and even if Zhu Houhuang had a lot of money in his hand, it was useless.

Zhu Houhuang had no choice but to calm down. didn't do anything else, and concentrated on building the big city.

Zhu Houhuang said: "This king wants to officially send troops after harvesting. Can you support the things at home? ”

Zhu Houhuang's idea has been discussed with Wu Xingzhi, Tang Yin and others many times, and in the face of the shortage of population, since it will not be possible to get it from the land for a while, it has to be obtained from other places.

There is not no one on Dongyong Island, at least tens of thousands of people are scattered, divided into large and small tribes, and Zhu Houhuang has almost explored the surrounding situation during this period of time. The largest indigenous force on Dongyong Island is the Potbelly Kingdom in the north of Zhu Houhuang, and there are dozens of villages in the entire kingdom, and there are tens of thousands of strong men. Everyone is good at war, and it can be said that they can prepare tens of thousands of troops at any time. Therefore, Zhu Houhuang was not able to hit their attention for a while. However, in this area of Tainan, there are many cases of natives and Fujian immigrants living together. There are many remnants of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Houhuang set his sights on them, if these people could be recovered and gathered together, at least the population of a county.

How could Zhu Houhuang not peep. Here, Zhu Houhuang also needs to think about the people around him.

The so-called thousands of miles for officials are only for money, although the words are a little biased, but they are the truth. Zhu Houhuang never thought that the people around him would be as dedicated as Communist Party members. Zhu Houhuang prepared fields for officials at all levels, but these acres were not only rewarding merit, but also allowing these people to settle down in Dongyong. Since then, it has been closely linked to the interests of Dongyong. It is linked to Zhu Houhuang's own interests.

But Tang Yin did not claim it, so that Zhu Houhuang's plan failed, when Zhu Houhuang himself was short of people, he would never allow it, these officials took the Han people as slaves, and from the experience of China since ancient times, every yeoman farmer is the wealth of the king. Zhu Houhuang naturally didn't want to let one go, which prompted him to attack the wild man's action.

The savages captured last time were the main laborers who built the city now, and they did an unknown amount of hard work for Zhu Houhuang. These are also the slaves and maids that Zhu Houhuang is preparing to distribute to officials at all levels. Anyway, if you let these savages go, you won't become yeoman farmers. It is better to give it to officials at all levels as a reward. With these rewards, every official in the Yongwang Mansion has earned a lot.

And Zhu Houhuang also tasted the sweetness, Zhu Houhuang wanted to build Dongyong, I don't know how many projects to do, such as river embankments, such as cities, such as official roads, such as ports, and so on. Zhu Houhuang now has two words written in every eye, population.

If it weren't for the fact that the harvest day was approaching, Zhu Houhuang would have launched an attack long ago.

Wu Xingzhi was a little embarrassed, gritted his teeth and said: "With Mr. Tang's mention, the minister can find a stable rear, but I also ask His Highness not to risk himself."

Zhu Houhuang knew that Wu Xingzhi was not 100% sure of this. But Zhu Houhuang has no choice.

Wu Xingzhi was still a mathematician who didn't know anything a few years ago, and in just half a year, he became a relatively qualified county magistrate, which is already good. But all the affairs of the big man, not only the affairs of the big man, but also the supervision of Penghu, as well as the trade at sea, are all kinds of things. Zhu Houhuang's identity is inherently his resource, he does things and is not afraid of doing mistakes. And the officials below are also very obedient and willing to listen to Zhu Houhuang's words. But it's different if it's me, Wu Xingzhi.

Wu Xingzhi's age and resume are not convincing. In the eyes of outsiders, Wu Xingzhi is just a bookkeeper, not as noble as Zhu Houhuang, nor as famous as Tang Yin. And at a young age, he is naturally looked down upon. Of course, Wu Xingzhi's ability is also problematic.

Zhu Houhuang sighed and said: "In the days when this king was angry, Lone Hui asked Xu Dong not to go to sea first, and stationed in Dayuan, which can be regarded as giving you a little more confidence." ”

"Your Highness Xie for support." Wu Xingzhi said: "The minister shouldn't have said it, but there are some things that the minister has to say, although the officials have selected more than 100 people, the land of the two counties is just barely supported, and His Royal Highness should make plans early for the matter of talents?" ”

Zhu Houhuang said: "What are you going to do? Do you have any good ideas? ”

Wu Xingzhi said: "When the minister was in Beijing, I heard that His Highness had a close relationship with the Holy Lord, but I don't know if it is or not? ”

Zhu Houhuang thought of Zhengde, and his heart warmed, but as each party today, I am afraid that the number of days we will meet in the future will not be much, and said: "Sort of." ”

Wu Xingzhi plucked up his courage as if he was endorsing, and said, "In that case, why doesn't Your Highness ask the Holy Lord for help?" The thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty, the talent vehicle bucket, only need an order from the saint, within a few days, you can fill Dongyong. Moreover, His Royal Highness is lonely overseas, and the Jingshi will inevitably have doubts about His Highness's heart, and His Royal Highness asked the Holy Lord to appoint officials, just to show His Highness's loyalty and solve His Highness's urgent needs. ”

Zhu Houhuang suddenly stopped and looked at Wu Xingzhi.

Wu Xingzhi looked at Zhu Houhuang like this, couldn't help touching his head, there was nothing there, and asked, "Your Highness, is there anything wrong?" Wu Xingzhi was cautious for fear that he would say something wrong.

"No, there's nothing wrong with it." Zhu Houhuang said: "However, the words behind this should not be what you said." ”

Wu Xingzhi said: "Your Highness is wise, these words were discussed between me and Mr. Tang, and the latter meaning is Mr. Tang's. ”

Zhu Houhuang sighed and said, "It's a pity for Mr. Tang's body. This suggestion opened a door for Zhu Houhuang. Zhu Houhuang has no intention of rebelling anyway, so at this time, it is better to use the power of Zhengde to recruit some talents for himself. It may be tricky to do things on your own, but it's almost impossible to do it now.

In fact, according to Zhu Houhuang's plan for this year, he is preparing to get rid of the big belly kingdom in the second half of the year, and establish a stronghold in Taipei, and line it down along the west coast of Dongyong, Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan, that is, the big people in Zhu Houhuang's hands, all spread out, and within a few years, these three strongholds will be used as the foundation to cover the whole island from west to east. Let Dongyong truly become the foundation of his own kingship.

However, if it continues at the current pace, Zhu Houhuang will be spent in Taiwan during his lifetime, and at most one more Luzon will be added. Passing by with the magnificent Age of Discovery. How could Zhu Houhuang be willing to be like this, since he has money in his hands, and there are homeless people on the mainland. Zhu Houhuang never wants to live up to this era.